40ft High Cube Side Door Container (Full-Side Access, Extra Height)
The 40ft High Cube Side Door Container combines maximum volumetric capacity with complete lateral access. Built with an extra foot of vertical headroom (9ft 6in High Cube) and a full set of swinging side doors running the entire length of one side, this container transforms how bulky, wide, or irregularly shaped cargo is loaded. Whether you are loading oversized machinery with a forklift sideways, sorting palletized inventory without unpacking the whole unit, or modifying the container into a retail shopfront or open-plan workspace, the side door configuration offers unmatched versatility.
Constructed from heavy-duty, anti-corrosive Corten steel, this container is engineered to maintain full structural integrity despite the wide-opening side frame. It features traditional double rear doors for standard access, multi-panel side doors equipped with heavy-duty locking bars and weather seals, factory-welded security lockboxes, and a robust 28mm marine-grade plywood floor. It delivers the ultimate combination of high-volume headroom and wide lateral entry.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
1. Full-Side Access & High Cube Headroom
Complete Side Opening: Full-length side swinging doors allow forklift trucks to load wide pallets, timber, or long equipment directly from the side.
Extra 1-Foot Headroom: Stands 9' 6" tall, providing massive internal volume (approx. 76 m³) and extra vertical clearance for tall goods or ceiling insulation.
Dual-Entry Flexibility: Load or unload from the rear double doors or open up the entire side wall for total visibility and fast inventory sorting.
2. Structural Strength & Weatherproofing
Reinforced Corten Steel Frame: Engineered with heavy structural columns and high-tensile Cor-Ten steel to compensate for the side-opening cutout without losing stackability.
Weather-Tight Gaskets: Premium multi-lip EPDM rubber seals on both side and rear doors to protect against rain, dust, and coastal salt spray.
Secure Locking Hardware: Multiple cam-lock bars and factory-fitted security lockboxes to protect against unauthorized access.
3. Dimensions & Technical Specifications
Parameter | Metric Specifications | Imperial Specifications |
Container Type | 40ft High Cube Side Door ISO Container | 40ft High Cube Side Door ISO Container |
External Length | 12,192 mm | 40' 0" |
External Width | 2,438 mm | 8' 0" |
External Height | 2,896 mm | 9' 6" |
Internal Length | Approx. 12,032 mm | 39' 5.7" |
Internal Width | Approx. 2,352 mm | 7' 8.6" |
Internal Height | Approx. 2,698 mm | 8' 10.2" |
Side Door Opening (Length x Height) | Full-side access configuration | Full-side access configuration |
Rear Door Opening (W x H) | 2,340 mm x 2,585 mm | 7' 8.1" x 8' 5.8" |
Internal Volume | Approx. 76.2 m³ | Approx. 2,690 cu ft |
Tare Weight | Approx. 4,500 kg – 4,850 kg | Approx. 9,920 lbs – 10,692 lbs |
Max Payload | Approx. 25,630 kg – 27,980 kg | Approx. 56,505 lbs – 61,685 lbs |
Max Gross Weight (MGW) | 30,480 kg – 32,500 kg | 67,200 lbs – 71,650 lbs |
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